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P&Z Watch: Addition Proposed at Former BNY Mellon Building on Mason Street

By: greenwichfreepress | 7 hours ago

A new pre-application has arrived at Greenwich Planning & Zoning that includes a three story addition at the back of the office building at 10 Mason Street. The property is one of two that sold from BNY Mellon National Association in 2025. The building was first constructed in 1954 with two stories. In 1962 it was increased to four stories, with land added for parking for a total of 60 spaces including two ADA spaces.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.

Schools

Greenwich School Board Reverses Itself on Pre-K at Riverside School Renovation Ed Specs

BOE member Veronica Chiavaroli said other Greenwich elementary schools already house district programs besides their K-5 responsibilities. Riverside does not. Pre-K for children age 3, 4 and 5 is required by federal law to be provided for free for special education students who are in class with peer students who pay tuition. The number of students identified for Pre-K has tripled since 2012.

Arts

Meet More Artists: Art in the Park Returns on Sunday, June 7

“Art in the Park” event, which is set for Sunday, June 7 in Binney Park in Old Greenwich from 10:00 am to 5:00pm. This is a free, family-friendly event that transforms the park into an open-air art gallery.

More Headlines

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Arch Street Task Force Announces the First of Two Public Hearings

Real Estate

What’s Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich? 1850 Glenville Single Family

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2016

A demolition sign was recently posted outside the two bedroom, one bathroom home at 267 Weaver Street. Continue Reading →

Giving

The Junior League of Greenwich to Fight Hunger with Hunger with a Food Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2016

The Junior League of Greenwich will be holding its annual Food Drive benefiting the Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry on Saturday, Feb 6 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Junior League members will be on hand at three locations to collect non-perishable food items from shoppers: Continue Reading →

Business

Greenwich-Based American Pet Products Association Announces Promotions

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2016

“We couldn’t be happier to announce these well-deserved promotions,” said Andrew Darmohraj. “These four managers have been dedicated employees for APPA for several years now and we are excited for their continued success in their new roles.” Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Armand Robustelli, 87

By: greenwichfreepress | January 16, 2016

Funeral Services will be private. Continue Reading →

Parenting

Putting High School Stress to Bed: GHS ’15 Grad Explores High School vs College Stress

By: Katherine Lawrie | January 15, 2016

Recent GHS grad Katherine Lawrie interviewed current GHS seniors and fellow grads from the class of ’15 to compare their fresh memories of high school stress to those in college. She also spoke to GHS wellness teachers, and touches on the college admissions frenzy, parental pressure, sheer volume of homework and lack of sleep. The results are surprising. Continue Reading →

Government

Woman Admits to Theft of $250K from Greenwich Employer

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2016

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

Greenwich Police, along with the Secret Service and CT Financial Crimes Task Force, are participating in the investigation of an employee’s theft from her Greenwich employer of $250,000. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Fire Department’s Larry Roberts Honored for Completing NFA Executive Fire Officer Program

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2016

According to Chief Siecienski, only a fraction of the nation’s top have completed the National Fire Association’s executive fire officer training, a four year program. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Hikes for 2016 Greenwich Beach Fees Approved. Expect Uniformed Police Presence Starting Memorial Day.

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2016

On Thursday the Selectmen Voted 2 to 1 to increase summer 2016 beach fees, with Marzullo opposing on the grounds that the fee hike is not certain to reduce over crowding. The fee hike will help offset the estimated $20-30,000 cost to provide a uniformed Greenwich Police presence on weekends and holidays. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged with Evading Responsibility for July Incident on Ham Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2016

A Grange St man turned himself in at Greenwich Police headquarters after learning of an active warrant for his arrest. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Schools Statement: Factoring in “Need,” All Magnet Schools in Town are High Performing

By: greenwichfreepress | January 15, 2016

According to a materials released from Greenwich Schools this week, the lower average student performance in most Greenwich magnet schools does not they are not a good option for students or parents. Relative to schools in Connecticut with similar student populations, all magnet schools in Greenwich would be characterized as high performing. Continue Reading →